London, Cotswolds & Destination Wedding Photographer

Spring summer Italian villa wedding vibes: bride is wearing fresh and simple makeup and a deep v neck wedding dress with intricate lace details and huge tulle sleeves; hair is an updo hairstyle with brass gold leaf hair piece and ceramic dangling earrings; bride is also holding a fresh bouquet of wildly arranged unstructured bridal bouquet; groom is wearing a white tuxedo with black accents; shot on plain white light and airy background by film wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

timeless photography in the most stunning european destinations

Destination wedding photography

in the UK, France and Europe

Cristina Ilao Destination Wedding Photographer - Filipino woman in late thirties dressed in ruffled black silk deep V neck blouse and a Kamiseta x Heart Evangelista pleated skirt

Meet Cristina

Based in England and covering Europe, Cristina is an award-winning destination wedding photographer.

An expert in visual storytelling and exquisite curation, she is renowned for her thoughtful approach and timeless imagery.

Armed with the genuine warmth of unmatched Filipino hospitality, Cristina takes pride in creating extraordinary client experiences as she captures weddings and intimate events in the most stunning European destinations.

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Paris Destination Wedding Bridal Portraits at the Louvre Museum - taken on a medium format Pentax 645N camera using natural light and Fujifilm Pro 400H analogue film by Cristina Ilao. Features a long feather-encrusted 1 line skirt white wedding dress with a deep v-neck, chantilly lace bodice, and tulle ribbons on the shoulders. Asian Chinese Indonesian bride has light clean barely there natural and fresh make-up and a classic twisted french chignon elegant hairstyle.

Exquisitely curated visual storytelling on your special day from the biggest moments down to the smallest details

Experience wedding photography that captures all the emotions and authentically tells your story.

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"It wasn’t just the photography. It was the warmth, the love, the kindness. It felt like I was having my photography done by someone I had been friends with for years. I was not expecting to have that kind of bond with a photographer."

- Anthiya and Stephen

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Close-up newly married couple portrait at an English garden wedding in Ardington House Oxfordshire England UK; Bride is wearing a white Chantilly lace A line long sleeves Claire Pettibone wedding dress, updo chignon classic hairstyle with half flower crown, groom is wearing a beige suit with a white dress shirt and a nneutral sand straw hat with grosgrain ribbon: Photo by Cristina Ilao

Ashridge House Fernery bridal editorial portrait wearing a ruffles organza see through white wedding dress with frills on the neck and at the end of the long sleeves; hermione harbutt georgia head piece and earrings to match; spring summer bouquet of David Austin roses in peach, pink, old rose and cream; with yellow filler flowers and cascading green foliage - Photo by London, Cotswolds & destination fine art Wedding Photographer Cristina Ilao - Photo by London, Cotswolds & destination fine art Wedding Photographer Cristina Ilao

Belgravia, Chelsea and Kensington - Central London Engagement Session: bride wearing a Marchesa strapless ombre pink silver and grey black evening dress with silk flowers in pink and lilac colours; loose and low french chignon brunette wedding hairstyle; Chanel white pearl drop earrings costume jewellery; Spring British grown blousy sustainable flowers - English wedding bouquet with david austin roses in white pink peach and yellow, sprigs of lavender and sweet peas

Quintessentially English destination microwedding at Ardington House

Flower-filled multicultural spring wedding inspiration at Ashridge House

Romantic engagement session in Central London's most exclusive neighbourhood

hedsor house spring summer wedding inspiration with bride and groom portraits in the garden; bride wearing a long sleeves lace marchesa wedding dress with full ball gown skirt, hairstyle with fringe bangs and bun acented with flowers; david austen roses bridal bouquet with blue silk ribbons; groom in black long coat an pale blue necktie | Photo by London and Newcastle UK based light bright and airy Filipina wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

Delight in this beautiful intimate wedding inspiration in an English country house. Filled with old world charm, delicate nods to a bygone era and classic romance.

Indian Iranian Engagement Prewedding Photo Session Couple Portrait at Chiswick House and Gardens West London in the rose garden area near the conservatory. Bride is wearing a Blue Anita Dongre Flamingo Paradise Lehenga Set. The lehenga has 3/4 sleeve choli and is adorned by subtle embroidery; hairstyle is loose waves with natural bridal no make-up fuss free make-up; Groom is wearing a navy blue suit with white dress shirt and an old rose knitted tie. Accessories include crystal bangles and necklaces a solitaire engagement ring, white gold tennis bracelet and rolex watches - photo by destination wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

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